Within the wake of Pakistan’s disappointing exit from the ODI World Cup 2023the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) seems to be on a mission to reform the nation’s cricket management. The newest improvement on this ongoing evaluation is the appointment of a brand new chief selector for the nationwide males’s choice committee.
Inzamam-ul-Haq’s departure brings modifications
Former chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq lately stepped down from his place amid allegations of a battle of curiosity with the board. The transfer got here after Pakistan’s lackluster efficiency within the ODI World Cup, which prompted the PCB to make substantial modifications to the teaching employees.
Shake-up of the teaching employees
After the World Cup debacle, PCB eliminated the director MickeyArthurhead coach Grant Bradburnand hitting coach Andreas Puttick. Of their place, former cricketer Mohammed Hafeez was appointed director and head coach for the upcoming excursions of Australia and New Zealand.
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A former quick bowler takes over
The newest addition to the brand new management is Wahab Riaz, who has been appointed chief selector of the nationwide males’s choice committee. The 38-year-old has had a distinguished worldwide profession, enjoying 27 Checks, 91 ODIs and 36 T20Is for Pakistan, together with his most up-to-date look for the nationwide facet in December 2020. Riaz, who had introduced his retirement from worldwide cricket in August expressed his pleasure about getting the brand new accountability.
“I’m honored to tackle the position of Chairman of the Nationwide Males’s Choice Committee, and I categorical my gratitude to the Chairman of the PCB Administration Committee, Mr. Zaka Ashraf, for entrusting me with this accountability. The choice to contain former gamers in cricket issues is commendable and I’m keen to work for the betterment of Pakistan cricket.” Riaz mentioned in an announcement.
Riaz’s first project in his new position would be the upcoming tour of Australia, the place Pakistan will play three Checks. The workforce will subsequent journey to New Zealand for the five-match T20I collection.
